Support for labor sector pushed; 167,924 jobs up for grabs

By Madel Sabater – Namit, Leslie Ann G. Aquino, Ellson A. Quismorio, and Charissa M. Luci Both government and church officials yesterday called for the promotion of Filipino workers’ welfare, by providing them decent livelihood and respecting their rights. In today’s Labor Day celebration, Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said the 54 job fairs are scheduled that will gather 1,112 employers, who will be bringing over 167,924 job vacancies. Of the 167,924 jobs offered, 75,137 or 44.74 percent are for local employment; 92,257 or 54.94 percent are for overseas; and 530 or .32 percent are for the government sector. In his last Labor Day message as Chief Executive, President Aquino hailed the Filipino workers who toil hard for their family and their dreams. “Saludo ang ating sambayanan sa mga manggagawang Pilipinong nagpupunyagi para sa kanilang pamilya at pangarap. Idinaraos natin ang Araw ng Paggawa bilang pasasalamat sa alay ninyong [...]